Module Descriptors
INTRODUCTION TO SOUND
FILM40221
Key Facts
Digital, Technology, Innovation and Business
Level 4
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Paul Ottey
Email: P.Ottey@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- PORTFOLIO weighted at 100%
Module Details
ADDITIONAL ASSESMENT DETAILS
100% Portfolio assessing all learning outcomes 1-4
INDICATIVE CONTENT
This module aims to provide you with an understanding of the importance of audio in relation to the film and TV industry. This will be carried out by isolating the audio aspects of a project and include the creation and integration of voice recordings, sound effects, Foley and music elements.
You will study audio recording and mixing techniques. They will gain and understanding of equipment used through the audio chain and the techniques and methods used to apply to audio projects.
You will learn the principles of sound and the application of microphones, audio recorders and audio effects and mixing systems.
You will engage with lectures and technical demonstrations to develop your understanding of aspects of sound. You will carry out practical tasks to develop your skills in the creation and manipulation of sound. You will develop and create audio projects to demonstrate these skills.
You will study audio recording and mixing techniques. They will gain and understanding of equipment used through the audio chain and the techniques and methods used to apply to audio projects.
You will learn the principles of sound and the application of microphones, audio recorders and audio effects and mixing systems.
You will engage with lectures and technical demonstrations to develop your understanding of aspects of sound. You will carry out practical tasks to develop your skills in the creation and manipulation of sound. You will develop and create audio projects to demonstrate these skills.
LEARNING STRATEGIES
12 x 3 hours which will be made up from a combination of lectures, tutorials and practical demonstrations and tasks for the students.
Contextual lectures
Production meetings for project development
Technical tasks to develop applied skills
Development sessions to progress practical work
Independent study time should be utilised to gain experience on required equipment and expand knowledge in the subject area
Self-managed meetings
Independent research and study
Collaborative research and practical work
Contextual lectures
Production meetings for project development
Technical tasks to develop applied skills
Development sessions to progress practical work
Independent study time should be utilised to gain experience on required equipment and expand knowledge in the subject area
Self-managed meetings
Independent research and study
Collaborative research and practical work
RESOURCES
Audio recorders
Microphones Wired and wireless
Audio support gear
Computer based mixing and sound editing e.g. Audition
Microphones Wired and wireless
Audio support gear
Computer based mixing and sound editing e.g. Audition
TEXTS
EARGLE, J. (2011). The Microphone Book. Focal Press
HUBER, D.M. (2013). Modern Recording Techniques. 8th Ed. Focal Press.
NESBETT, A. (2003). The Sound Studio. Focal Press.
HUBER, D.M. (2013). Modern Recording Techniques. 8th Ed. Focal Press.
NESBETT, A. (2003). The Sound Studio. Focal Press.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
1. EFFECTIVELY COMMUNICATE PRACTICAL AND TECHNICAL AUDIO PRINCIPLES FOR LOCATION AND STUDIO BASED WORK
[Communication]
2. DEMONSTRATE EFFECTIVE AUDIO RECORDING AND MIXING PRINCIPLES IN APPLIED PROJECTS [Knowledge and Understanding]
3. OPERATE PROFESSIONAL AUDIO EQUIPMENT
[Application]
4. SOLVE PROBLEMS RELATING TO CREATING AND MANIPULATING AUDIO FOR PRACTICAL PROJECTS [Problem Solving]
[Communication]
2. DEMONSTRATE EFFECTIVE AUDIO RECORDING AND MIXING PRINCIPLES IN APPLIED PROJECTS [Knowledge and Understanding]
3. OPERATE PROFESSIONAL AUDIO EQUIPMENT
[Application]
4. SOLVE PROBLEMS RELATING TO CREATING AND MANIPULATING AUDIO FOR PRACTICAL PROJECTS [Problem Solving]